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Goldkronacher Forst

Fürstenstein Rock Formation

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Fürstenstein Rock Formation

Recommended by 174 hikers out of 175

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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    1. Goldberg Information Center – Fürstenstein Rock Formation loop from Brandholz

    7.53km

    02:08

    170m

    170m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    August 21, 2022

    The Fürstenstein lies at 675 meters on the northern slope of the Goldberg. It consists of gneiss phyllite with inclusions of black clay slate and was designated as a natural monument because of its geological peculiarity. The rock peak used to have a much larger circumference. In the middle of the 19th century, stones were quarried there for the mining office building, which was moved from Wunsiedel to Brandholz in 1856. Now it is only 30 meters wide, 30 meters long and 15 meters high.

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      April 17, 2020

      The “Franconian Mountain Path” leads directly past the Fürstenstein.
      The rock can be climbed, great view from above even if the surrounding trees are very high.

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        May 1, 2020

        Very nice path up to the Fürstenstein. You can take really great photos on the rock.

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          Location: Goldkronacher Forst, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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